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BP51 VWK

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 124,076 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,567 miles

EML warning lamp staying ON

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre -damage on the outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

parking brake low efficiency -17%

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

parking brake low efficiency -17%

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 91,214 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,809 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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BP51 VWK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 79,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP51 VWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP51 VWK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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